Barrie. Economic and Creative Development, Barrie - 24 Maple Ave, Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia

Barrie. Economic and Creative Development

Site: Barrie - 24 Maple Ave

Service: Small Business Centre of Barrie, Simcoe County and Orillia

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Record #: BAR1021

Last Full Update: 26 Sep 2023

Contacts

Office Phone	705-720-2445
E-Mail	smallbusiness@barrie.ca
Website	barriebusinesscentre.ca/
Social Media	Facebook, LinkedIn, X (Twitter)
Primary Contact	Briar Kelly, Small Business Centre Coordinator; Email: briar.kelly@barrie.ca
Hours	Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm

Description and Service

Former Name	Greater Barrie Business Enterprise Centre ; Invest Barrie
Description (Service)	Encourages and supports entrepreneurship in the City of Barrie, the City of Orillia, and all of Simcoe County by being a one-stop source for all small business needs Provides entrepreneurs of all stages, from idea to growth, with business information, resources and access to referrals for their business needs, services include: Business feasibility and guidance Reliable information including one-on-one business plan consultation Advice on permits, licenses and regulatory requirements Coaching for a range of business challenges, managing cash flow and accounting, hiring and managing staff, marketing, social media, and more Training and networking opportunities Referrals to other business support services, including business incubators, government programs and shared work spaces For existing businesses, helps identify ways to take your business to the next level Site visits and one-on-one consultations are available at no charge, and workshops are often offered on topics such as E-Commerce, HR, tax changes and more Available tools include access to funding sources, business plan reviews, and referrals to professionals Helps young entrepreneurs launch start-up businesses through Futurpreneur Canada Offers Summer Company Program for Youth and Young Adults, ages 15-29 who are returning to school Supported by the Province of Ontario, and the City of Barrie. Part of the Ontario Network of Entrepreneurs and one of the 57 small business enterprise centres across Ontario
Eligibility	Small business owners Residency Requirements: City of Barrie, City of Orillia and Simcoe County Summer Company: Youth and Young Adults returning to school, 15-29 yrs
Application	Summer Company: visit Summer Company Eligibility Checklist or call for more information Other Services: Call for information
Languages	English
Fees	Service - Call for information; most services are free

Location Information

Areas Served	Simcoe County
Boundaries	City of Barrie, City of Orillia and Simcoe County
Description (Site)	Nearest major intersection: Maple Ave and Simcoe St
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	The Sandbox Centre for Shared Entrpreneurship and Innovation 24 Maple Ave, 2nd Flr Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7W4
Intersection	Maple Ave and Simcoe St
Mailing Address	The Sandbox Centre for Shared Entrpreneurship and Innovation 24 Maple Ave, 2nd Flr Barrie, ON Canada L4N 7W4
Physical Access	Fully Accessible

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